CONTEMPORARY THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES TEACHING AC ENGLISH: THE EARLY YEARS: F O C U S O N R E A D I N G Teaching requires the use of multiple resources to ensure students are provided with effective and life-long learning. English is an important skill to...
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CONTEMPORARY THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES TEACHING AC ENGLISH: THE EARLY YEARS: F O C U S O N R E A D I N G Teaching requires the use of multiple resources to ensure students are provided with effective and life-long learning. English is an important skill to learn for young children as it affects all aspects of their lives in different environments. For example: cultural, social & political (Fellowes & Oakley, 2014). The Australian Curriculum (AC) splits English into three key compentancies: Language – knowing the English Language Literature – understanding, responding, and creating texts Literacy – expanding the vocabulary and English skills (Fellowes & Oakley, 2014). To help teachers navigate the potential pitfalls and difficulties of teaching young learners AC English, Education Services Australia has devised professional resources for both Explicit and Differentiation teaching accessible to both general public, and educators: “Teaching AC English” http://www.teachingacenglish.edu.au/
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